African-American women

Visionary Leader Taifa Smith Butler Named President of Demos

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

As a movement-powered think tank, this organization is well-equipped to meet this moment withpeople-centeredsolutions that ultimately will change systems," said Butler.

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  • As a movement-powered think tank, this organization is well-equipped to meet this moment withpeople-centeredsolutions that ultimately will change systems," said Butler.
  • Taifa is the perfect leader for Demos at this time,"said Josh Fryday, chair of Demos\' Board of Trustees.\n"Taifa Smith Butler is a remarkableleader who brings an essentialcombination of seasoned economic policy expertise andlived experience to her work," said Trustee Emeritusand former DemospresidentHeather McGhee.
  • Taifa comes to thisrole with both, and Icannot wait to see how Demos evolves under her leadership.
  • "\n"Taifa Smith Butler is a visionary leader who brings tremendous experience to Demos," said former Demos president K. Sabeel Rahman.

AbSci CEO Sean McClain Named as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2020 Pacific Northwest Region Award Winner

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Thursday, October 15, 2020

VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AbSci, a growth-stage synthetic biology company whose Protein Printing technologyenables rapid and low-cost biomanufacturing of next-generation biotherapeutics, today announcedthat Sean McClain, founder and CEO of AbSci, was named as an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Pacific Northwest Region Award winner.

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  • VANCOUVER, Wash., Oct. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --AbSci, a growth-stage synthetic biology company whose Protein Printing technologyenables rapid and low-cost biomanufacturing of next-generation biotherapeutics, today announcedthat Sean McClain, founder and CEO of AbSci, was named as an Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Pacific Northwest Region Award winner.
  • Entrepreneur of the Year is one of the preeminent competitive award programs for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies.
  • "I'm incredibly honored to be named as an EY Pacific Northwest Region Award winner alongside a group of such inspiring and innovative individuals," said McClain.
  • McClain's recognition as Entrepreneur Of The Year 2020 Pacific Northwest Region Award winner comes on the heels of accelerating advancements for AbSci, including developing a COVID-19 antibody cell line in a record breaking ten days.

GRAMMY®-winning Gospel Artist Yolanda Adams Joins Continuing Co-Chair Sue Ennis to Lead Recording Academy® National Advocacy Committee

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Tuesday, September 29, 2020

Today, the Recording Academy announced four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Yolanda Adams will join nationally-recognized songwriter Sue Ennis as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee.

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  • Today, the Recording Academy announced four-time GRAMMY-winning artist Yolanda Adams will join nationally-recognized songwriter Sue Ennis as Co-Chair of the Academy's National Advocacy Committee.
  • "We're honored to have Yolanda lead the Recording Academy's Advocacy Committee alongside hit songwriter Sue Ennis to help push forward vital legislation as our industry navigates the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond," said Harvey Mason jr., Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy.
  • Other Advocacy Committee members include GRAMMY-winning composer, producer, and singer Claudia Brant; GRAMMY-nominated artist Terry Jones; GRAMMY-winning engineer Emily Lazar; and GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and producer Rico Love.
  • Chair and Interim President/CEO of the Recording Academy Harvey Mason jr. and Chief Advocacy Officer Daryl P. Friedman serve as ex-officio members.

Katrina Pierson praises congressional candidate Angela Stanton-King as strong and courageous

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Friday, September 11, 2020

While thanking Trump supporters for their hard work and consistent support of the campaign, she recognized congressional candidate for Georgia's fifth district, Angela Stanton-King(R).

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  • While thanking Trump supporters for their hard work and consistent support of the campaign, she recognized congressional candidate for Georgia's fifth district, Angela Stanton-King(R).
  • "Angela Stanton-King is the definition of courageous and strong.
  • As the Republican candidate for Georgia's fifth district, Stanton-King says her testimony is what makes her the right candidate for the district.
  • For more information on Angela Stanton-King visit: http://www.stantonkingforcongress.com
    Angela Stanton-King is the republican congressional candidate for Georgia's fifth district.

Angela Stanton-King will join Georgia's US Impact Team for 9/11 Memorial and Back the Blue

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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --WHAT: Angela Stanton-King, republican candidate for Georgia's fifth district will join US Impact Team for the 9/11 Memorial and Back the Blue event on Friday, September 11, 2020.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --WHAT: Angela Stanton-King, republican candidate for Georgia's fifth district will join US Impact Team for the 9/11 Memorial and Back the Blue event on Friday, September 11, 2020.
  • She shares the US Impact Team's passion to improve the relationship between communities and the police department.
  • I'm proud to stand with US Impact Team in their initiative to create harmony," Stanton-King says.
  • NOTE TO MEDIA: As of September 1, 2020, Angela Stanton-King's former campaign manager Trevian Kutti has transitioned to another opportunity.

Travis Barker & Teyana Taylor Pair With Renowned Customizers in ‘Slingshot’s Best of the Builders: East vs West’

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Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Based in Miami, The Auto Firm featuring Alex Vega has partnered with Pop Superstar, Singer-Songwriter Teyana Taylor.

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  • Based in Miami, The Auto Firm featuring Alex Vega has partnered with Pop Superstar, Singer-Songwriter Teyana Taylor.
  • From Los Angeles, DUB will be personalizing its Slingshot for Songwriter, Record Producer and Legendary Drummer Travis Barker.
  • Were extremely excited to host our first-ever, official East vs West Slingshot build-off, said Chris Sergeant, Vice President of Polaris Slingshot.
  • The goal is to allow Teyana Taylor and Travis Barker to make their mark by adding custom features.

Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center Announces Humanitarian Medal Recipients

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Wednesday, February 12, 2020

HARLEM, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center , the Harlem-based nonprofit that has empowered thousands of individuals and families to effectively and productively cope with mental health illness, today announced the recipients of its distinguished Humanitarian Medal .

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  • HARLEM, N.Y., Feb. 12, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Emma L. Bowen Community Service Center , the Harlem-based nonprofit that has empowered thousands of individuals and families to effectively and productively cope with mental health illness, today announced the recipients of its distinguished Humanitarian Medal .
  • David N. Dinkins and Tony Award-Winning Choreographer Bill T. Jones, previous Humanitarian Award recipients.
  • Their efforts epitomize the legacy of Bowen Center founder, the late Emma L. Bowen.
  • Emma Bowen was a mother and community activist who teamed with the late William F. Hatcher to establish the non-profit organization that would be the catalyst for The Bowen Center.

PATRISSE CULLORS NAMED FACULTY DIRECTOR OF NEW SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ARTS PRACTICE MFA PROGRAM AT PRESCOTT COLLEGE

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Thursday, November 21, 2019

Prescott, AZ, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Arizonas Prescott College announced the unveiling of their new Social and Environmental Arts Practice MFA program helmed by Patrisse Cullors, artist, activist, educator/public speaker, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder, founder and chairperson of Reform L.A. Jails, as the Faculty Director.

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  • Prescott, AZ, Nov. 21, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Arizonas Prescott College announced the unveiling of their new Social and Environmental Arts Practice MFA program helmed by Patrisse Cullors, artist, activist, educator/public speaker, Black Lives Matter Global Network co-founder, founder and chairperson of Reform L.A. Jails, as the Faculty Director.
  • "Prescott College asked me to do the MFA program, and it came at the right time.
  • The MFA Social and Environmental Arts Practice is currently enrolling students for Spring 2020 classes which begin on January 14, 2020.
  • Committed to social justice and environmental sustainability, we serve local and global communities through innovative and intellectually adventurous liberal arts and professional programs.